Kellie J. Berger wrote:

I let my mulch bin go.... for a long time.... and now i need to add green
stuff i am weeding out of the garden, but there is a huge ant pile in there
(i think fire ants... didn't get that close)....

Your compost is too dry

Pee on it, regularly, 2-3 times a week; or put nettle water (nettles in
bucket, water, let sit 5-10 days) on it. Once it gets damp enough the ants
will leave.

Henriette

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